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John Deere 7R 270 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Name: John Deere 7R 270
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 7R 270 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, since 2019, featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. This model is configured with a 115.2-inch wheelbase and offers transmission options including a 23-speed full power shift (e23) or an infinitely variable transmission. According to Nebraska Tractor Test results, the unit delivers a maximum tested PTO power of 256.06 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 23,296 lbs.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: Nebraska Tractor Test results recorded a maximum PTO output of 256.06 hp and a tested drawbar pull of 23,296 lbs using the e23 transmission configuration.

Hydraulic and Lift Specifications: The tractor is equipped with a closed-center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system delivering 43 gpm of pump flow and a rear lift capacity of 15,200 lbs at 24 inches.

Powertrain and Axle Configuration: This model utilizes a four-wheel drive mechanical system with inboard planetary final drives and a choice between a 23-speed power shift or an infinitely variable transmission.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $289,932 in 2020
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression	16.7:1
Description	John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	415 ci (6.8 L)
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Maximum Power (gross)	297 hp (221.5 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	270 hp (201.3 kW)
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	203 hp (151.4 kW)
Engine (gross)	270 hp (201.3 kW)
Engine (max)	297 hp (221.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	224 hp (167.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	256.06 hp (190.9 kW)

Transmission

Gears	23 forward and 11 reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	e23
Type	full power shift / infinitely variable transmission
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	23-speed full power shift
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	23-speed full power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic rear
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Capacity

Exhaust fluid (DEF)	6.9 gal (26.1 L)
Fuel	122 gal (e23) (461.8 L)
Hydraulic system	17.2 gal (65.1 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	17.2 gal (65.1 L)
Front valves	0 to 1
Pressure	2958 psi (204.0 bar)
Pump flow	43 gpm (162.8 lpm)
Rear valves	4 to 6
SCV flow	35 gpm (rear) (132.5 lpm)
Type	closed-center pressure flow compensated

Hitch

Control	electro-hydraulic draft sensing
Front Hitch	IIIN
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)	6994 lbs (3172 kg)
Front lift (at ends)	7690 lbs (3488 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	15200 lbs (6894 kg)
Rear Type	III/IIIN

PTO

Clutch	1000:1940
Engine RPM	540@1950
Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.375)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery Group	31
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	210
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle)	19.5 inches (49 cm)
Front tread	60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Length	218 inches (553 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	4.33 by 118.5 inches (109 by 3009 mm) / 4.33 by 100.4 inches (109 by 2550 mm) / 4.33 by 110.5 inches (109 by 2806 mm) / 4.72 by 100.4 inches (119 by 2550 mm) / 4.72 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm)
Wheelbase	115.2 inches (292 cm)
Front tire	420/85R34
Rear tire	480/80R50
Wheelbase	115.2 inches (292 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50

John Deere 7R 270 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2084A

Description	Diesel e23 4WDApril 18 - 23, 2014Link: OCED Tractor Test 2084A file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 9 used for power test. / Gear 7 used for pull test.
Fuel use	14.4 gal/hour (54.5 l/hour) / 13.3 gal/hour (50.3 l/hour) / 14.2 gal/hour (53.7 l/hour) / 13.2 gal/hour (50.0 l/hour)
Max power	256.06 hp (190.9 kW) / 203 hp (151.4 kW)
Max pull	23264 lbs (10552 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	227.46 hp (169.6 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	247.52 hp (184.6 kW)

References

Description	7R Tractors published in 2019, by John Deere

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2084A

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Test Date: April 18 - 23, 2014

Location: N/A

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

256.06 hp

@ 1800 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

227.46 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

247.52 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	822 lb-ft (1,114 Nm)
Torque Rise	44.3%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	256.06	190.94	1800	14.42	54.60	0.32	1.22

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
227.46	2100	13.25	0.41	N/A	0.40
198.12	2153	11.82	0.42	N/A	0.46
149.22	2164	9.24	0.43	N/A	0.36
99.93	2174	6.90	0.48	N/A	0.25
50.25	2185	4.85	0.68	N/A	0.10
0.57	2194	2.63	32.11	N/A	0.15

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed—9th Gear- Ma...	203.00	17,921	4.25	4.20	59
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—9th Ge...	158.57	13,409	4.43	2.70	61
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed— 9th G...	107.64	8,969	4.50	1.70	63
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 4.6...	159.21	13,402	4.46	2.70	62
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 4.6...	107.33	8,955	4.49	1.80	64

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
7th	180.31	23,264	2.91	14.40	2121	14.00	0.50
8th	200.10	20,582	3.65	6.00	2099	15.23	0.46
9th	203.00	17,921	4.25	4.20	2101	15.39	0.46
10th	203.75	15,393	4.96	3.00	2100	15.47	0.45
11th	204.54	13,310	5.76	2.50	2100	15.56	0.45
12th	203.67	11,468	6.66	2.10	2100	15.46	0.45
13th	201.13	9,771	7.72	1.70	2100	15.28	0.46
14th	200.10	8,469	8.86	1.40	2100	15.18	0.46

Manual Mode 1800 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
7th	180.53	23,296	2.91	14.30	2118	13.98	0.50
8th	204.93	22,038	3.49	7.90	2050	14.99	0.47
9th	217.43	20,812	3.92	6.20	1978	15.43	0.45
10th	224.15	19,005	4.43	4.60	1902	15.62	0.45
11th	229.48	17,657	4.87	3.80	1800	15.94	0.44
12th	230.65	15,288	5.66	3.00	1800	15.98	0.44
13th	230.05	13,130	6.57	2.50	1800	15.99	0.44
14th	229.24	11,389	7.55	2.00	1799	16.00	0.44
15th	227.44	9,749	8.75	1.70	1800	15.82	0.44

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Auto Mode

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
3.40	171.67	22,081	2.92	7.80	1297	15.10	0.46
3.90	200.08	20,810	3.61	6.10	1574	16.00	0.44
4.50	200.90	17,600	4.28	3.90	1582	16.12	0.43
5.10	203.29	15,495	4.92	3.00	1566	16.22	0.43
6.00	204.66	13,261	5.79	2.50	1586	16.19	0.43
6.80	203.46	11,451	6.66	2.10	1589	16.11	0.44
8.00	201.19	9,691	7.79	1.70	1601	16.00	0.44
9.10	200.09	8,397	8.94	1.40	1578	15.81	0.44

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, air to air aftercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	414 cu in (6788 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	regenerative particulate filter integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist with duals
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Wheelbase	115.20 in (2925 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.0 (1524 mm) to 88.0 (2235 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 (1524 mm) to 128.9 (3272 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	10,927 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Sound Levels

Bystander	84.40 dB(A)
No Load 9th Gear Fwd Disengaged	66.60 dB(A)
No Load 9th Gear Fwd Engaged	66.80 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 21st Gear	69.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	***, 480/80R46
Front Tires	***, 420/90R30
Height of Drawbar	18.50 in (470 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	16,215 lbs
Front	8,050 lbs
Total	24,265 lbs

John Deere 7R 270 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

John Deere 7R 270 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2084A

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

Manual Mode 1800 Engine RPM (Unballasted)

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Auto Mode

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks